by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $38,357. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Auburn. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Auburn journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Auburn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 144 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 114 |
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